Methodist Women met at Wesley for their final meeting of 2024 on October 24th. Officers for the coming year will be: President/Secretary - Marilyn Soyka; Treasurer - Beverly Drahn; Secretary of Program Resources - Jean Rencontre; Nominations - ’25 Mary Larson, ’26 Sharon Laabs, ’27 Donna Reed; Education and Interpretation - Jean Rencontre; Membership and Outreach - Gayle True; Mission Coordinators - Executive Board; Social Action - Barbara Pisco; Publicity - Linda Harrington; Cards Secretary - Barbara Pisco.
2024 RECIPIENTS OF MONETARY GIFTS (from monies raised at fundraisers and other contributions) are expected to include: Salvation Army, DOVE, Santa’s Headquarters; St. Vincent DePaul; Baycliff Children’s Camp; The United Methodist Children's Home. Also, gifts are designated for Annual and General UMC Conferences, in part through members’ offerings for Call to Prayer and Self-denial and October World Thank Offering. Further donations to Wesley will be completed by the end of the year.
Other News
World Communion Sunday
Wakefield joined us at Wesley this year. Colorful foreign breads and juices were off the shelves of European Treats. A delicious Ethnic Potluck was enjoyed by all. Again, we featured…
Vince is currently directing two Choirs
Vince is currently directing two Choirs – at Bayfield PC-USA and the Parkinsong Choir. You can google that name and enjoy videos, including a rendition of “What a Beautiful World”…
Honoring Native American Heritage Month: A call to listen, learn, and build relationships
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the rich gifts and stories of the Indigenous peoples who have shaped the land on which we live, work,…
Acknowledgement of gift to HAPI
Thank you for your congregation’s United Women in Faith (UMW) donation of $22.50 made on 8/28/2024 as part of the Michigan Annual Conference Offering!
2024 Fall Festival, Thanks to all the Helpers & Organizers
Lots of helpers and organizers at Wesley’s 2024 Fall Fest!!!